Broccoli Pasta Salad

Broccoli Pasta Salad

by Maëly Leclercq 2 years ago
4.3 (10)
20 minutes
275.3 kcal
32.2 g carbs
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Description

A quick and tasty pasta salad that can be served warm or cold.

Ingredients
  • 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup finely shredded Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
Directions
  1. 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and return to pot.
  2. 2. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and red pepper flakes until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes. Add garlic mixture and broccoli to linguine; gently toss to coat. Add Romano cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 275.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 32.2 g
protein: 9.9 g
saturated fat: 3.2 g
cholesterol: 10.3 mg
sodium: 141 mg
fiber: 2.9 g
sugar: 2.3 g